Recipe
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is an easy and delicious family dinner. Use up your squash and add a fun new flavor to your favorite mac!
Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 min
Servings: serves 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups butternut squash cubes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz. macaroni noodles
- sage and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place three cups of cubed butternut squash in a pot along with the broth and garlic over high heat.
- Place the lid on the pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the squash is boiling, cook your pasta according to package directions.
- Once the butternut squash is easily pierced with a fork, pour the broth and butternut mixture into a high powered blender along with the cream, cheddar, mozzarella, and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Drain the pasta and place back into the pot. Pour the smooth cheesy butternut sauce on top and mix until coated.
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Divide the pasta into bowls and add garnish.
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Fry the sage leaves in avocado oil for about 1 minute each side until deep green and crisp. Add the fried sage on top of the mac and cheese along with some freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1/6 the dish
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Sodium: 594mg
- Fat: 18.9g
- Saturated Fat: 11.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28.5g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 15.9g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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